公开(公告)号：US11937053B1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US16952926

申请日：2020-11-19

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph M. Woodall ,  Julie B. Brumbelow ,  Barrett R. Morton ,  David Wayland Dong ,  John Loverde

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  G06F16/68 ,  G06T17/05

CPC classification number: H04R29/00 ,  G06F16/68 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for performing a series of acoustic tests in a variety of testing environments comprising several types of construction assemblies. Prior to performing each acoustic test, a plurality of audio parameters corresponding to a given construction assembly can be used to configure an electronic device that captures audio produced by the acoustic test with a microphone and stores the captured audio as a computer sound file. Further, an acoustic testing device can be used during the acoustic test to gather data indicative of a result of the acoustic test. The result can then be mapped, along with information related to the given construction assembly, to the computer sound file.

公开(公告)号：US11905135B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17173982

申请日：2021-02-11

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Larry B. Sims

IPC: B65H49/16 ,  D02J13/00 ,  D02H1/00 ,  D01H1/18 ,  D06B3/04

CPC classification number: B65H49/16 ,  D01H1/18 ,  D02H1/00 ,  D02J13/00 ,  B65H2701/31 ,  D06B3/04

Abstract: A heat setting apparatus feeding assembly can comprise a yarn package rack having a first side and an opposing second side. A plurality of yarn package engagement elements can be positioned on each of the first side and the second side of the yarn package rack. The yarn package rack can be configured to rotate about a pivotal axis to orient one of the first side or the second side toward a yarn package loading area and to orient the other of the first side and the second side toward a feed direction.

公开(公告)号：US11885077B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17826710

申请日：2022-05-27

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Philipe Aldahir ,  Cab Bramlett

IPC: E01C13/08 ,  A63C19/04

CPC classification number: E01C13/08 ,  D10B2505/202

Abstract: A playing surface assembly that defines at least a portion of a playing surface. The playing surface assembly has a backing, a plurality of reinforcement elements secured to and extending upwardly from the backing, and an infill material defining a top surface of the playing surface assembly. Each reinforcement element has a top end and a reveal distance corresponding to a vertical spacing between the top surface of the playing surface assembly and the top end of the reinforcement element. The reveal distance of each reinforcement element is less than 0.5 inches. In use, the reinforcement elements restrict lateral and vertical migration of the infill material, and the infill material is the primary source of performance characteristics of the playing surface assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240012854A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18471470

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Joseph M. Woodall ,  Julie B. Brumbelow ,  Barrett R. Morton ,  Alan Buttenhoff ,  Robert Blane Haywood ,  David Pearson

IPC: G06F16/60 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06F16/16 ,  G06F16/68

CPC classification number: G06F16/60 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06F16/164 ,  G06F16/68

Abstract: In an aspect, provided are computer-readable media and apparatuses comprising receiving a query specifying one or more materials of a floor/ceiling assembly and/or a classification or result, determining one or more media files responsive to the query, and providing the one or more media files for playback.

公开(公告)号：US20230417641A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18463833

申请日：2023-09-08

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： JOHN J.M. REES ,  DENNIS J. JONES, JR. ,  THOMAS JERRY McCLURE, JR. ,  CHESTER A. CHAFFIN ,  JOSEPH M. WOODALL ,  ALAN F. BUTTENHOFF

IPC: G01N3/56 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G01N3/06 ,  G01N3/307 ,  G01N3/32 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01N3/56 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G01N3/066 ,  G01N3/307 ,  G01N3/32 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01N2203/0058

Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure zone capacitance in of the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured zone capacitance values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured zone capacitance of the sensor and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured zone capacitance values upon occurrence of a change in capacitance of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor. The data analysis device is configured to receive the data packet, compare the measured zone capacitance values of the data packet to previously-measured zone capacitance values associated with the sensor underlayment into and generate a result therefrom.

公开(公告)号：US20230417330A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18465030

申请日：2023-09-11

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： ADAM DREW TANKERSLEY ,  JESSE ANDREW GUZOWSKI

IPC: F16K5/02 ,  F16K5/04 ,  F16K11/085

CPC classification number: F16K5/0207 ,  F16K5/0407 ,  F16K11/085

Abstract: A barrel valve assembly for a fluid distribution manifold. A barrel valve body has an off-axis passage with substantially linear walls therethrough, allowing for a substantially linear relationship between fluid flow through the body and angular rotation of the barrel valve within the manifold. The barrel valve thus requires a smaller working environment for the valve assembly, providing benefits in terms of assembly size and weight.

公开(公告)号：US11821149B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-21

申请号：US17583382

申请日：2022-01-25

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Gregory D. Fowler ,  Phil Stricklen ,  Lisa Porter

IPC: D05C15/10 ,  D05C15/36 ,  D05C15/18 ,  E01C13/08 ,  D02G3/44

CPC classification number: E01C13/08 ,  D02G3/445 ,  D05C15/10 ,  D05C15/18 ,  D05C15/36 ,  D10B2505/202

Abstract: Implementations herein describe an artificial turf having a backing layer and a plurality of rows of individual tufts tufted into the backing layer. Each tuft comprises at least three yarns per tuft and each one of the at least three yarns varies in at least one of material, color, texture, denier and cross-section. Each row of individual tufts is substantially similar to each adjacent tufted row and adjacent tufts on a given row are spaced apart at a predetermined gauge.

公开(公告)号：US11794459B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17236571

申请日：2021-04-21

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Anthony Drevet ,  Philippe Erramuzpe ,  Shawn Liao ,  Felix Herrera

IPC: B32B29/06 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B29/00 ,  B32B29/04

CPC classification number: B32B29/06 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B29/005 ,  B32B29/04 ,  B32B2260/028 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2264/10 ,  B32B2264/12 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2307/726 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2607/00

Abstract: The disclosed panels generally comprise a protective layer composed of a paper impregnated with a melamine resin. The protective layer may be incorporated into a panel comprising a rigid composite core, such as a plastic composite core or a mineral composite core. Disclosed are also methods for manufacturing the panels.

公开(公告)号：US11788631B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17186141

申请日：2021-02-26

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Adam Drew Tankersley ,  Jesse Andrew Guzowski

IPC: F16K5/04 ,  F16K5/02 ,  F16K11/085

CPC classification number: F16K5/0207 ,  F16K5/0407 ,  F16K11/085

Abstract: A barrel valve assembly for a fluid distribution manifold. A barrel valve body has an off-axis passage with substantially linear walls therethrough, allowing for a substantially linear relationship between fluid flow through the body and angular rotation of the barrel valve within the manifold. The barrel valve thus requires a smaller working environment for the valve assembly, providing benefits in terms of assembly size and weight.

公开(公告)号：US20230313539A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18328228

申请日：2023-06-02

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Anthony Drevet

IPC: E04F13/08

CPC classification number: E04F13/0894 ,  E04F13/142

Abstract: A panel can have a face surface having a length and a width. The panel can include a first tongue that extends along the length and a second tongue that extends along the width. The pane can further include first front and back legs that extend along the length of the panel and define a first groove therebetween and second front and back legs that extends along the width of the panel and define a second groove. At least one of the first tongue or the first back leg can a longitudinal dimension that is greater than the length of the face surface; or at least one of the second tongue or the second back leg can have a longitudinal dimension that is greater than the width of the face surface.